Sun
The amount of sunlight this product needs daily in order to perform well in the garden. Full sun means 6 hours of direct sun per day; partial sun means 2-4 hours of direct sun per day; shade means little or no direct sun.

Full Sun, Part Sun

Days To Maturity
The average number of days from when the plant is actively growing in the garden to the expected time of harvest.

40-60 days

Life Cycle
This refers to whether a plant is an annual, biennial or perennial. Annuals complete their life cycles in one year; biennials produce foliage the first year and bloom and go to seed the second year; perennials can live for more than two years.

Biennial

Height
The typical height of this product at maturity.

10-12 inches

Spread
The width of the plant at maturity.

3-4 inches

Additional Uses
Additional ways in which the product may be used in the garden.

Parsley may be grown from seed sown early indoors and transplanted outside after frost, directly sown, or planted as a potted plant.

Sowing Seed Indoors:

Sow parsley seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost in spring using a seed starting kit

Sow seeds ¼ inches deep in seed-starting formula.

Keep the soil moist at 70 degrees F

Seedlings emerge in 14-21 days.

As soon as seedlings emerge, provide plenty of light on a sunny windowsill or grow seedlings 3-4 inches beneath fluorescent plant lights turned on 16 hours per day, off for 8 hours at night. Raise the lights as the plants grow taller. Incandescent bulbs will not work for this process because they will get too hot. Most plants require a dark period to grow, do not leave lights on for 24 hours.

Seedlings do not need much fertilizer, feed when they are 3-4 weeks old using a starter solution (half strength of a complete indoor houseplant food) according to manufacturer’s directions.

If you are growing in small cells, you may need to transplant the seedlings to 3 or 4 inch pots when seedlings have at least 3 pairs of leaves before transplanting to the garden so they have enough room to develop strong roots.

Before planting in the garden, seedling plants need to be “hardened off”. Accustom young plants to outdoor conditions by moving them to a sheltered place outside for a week. Be sure to protect them from wind and hot sun at first. If frost threatens at night, cover or bring containers indoors, then take them out again in the morning. This hardening off process toughens the plant’s cell structure and reduces transplant shock and scalding.

Direct Sow:

Sow seeds when all danger of frost has passed in spring. In frost-free areas, sow from fall to early spring.

Sow seeds thinly and cover with ¼ inch of fine soil.

Firm soil and keep moist.

Seeds emerge in 14-21 days.

Thin to 6 inches apart when seedlings are 1-2 inches high.

Planting in the Garden:

Select a location in full sun with rich, well-drained soil.

Parsley is superb as a border plant or as an underplanting for roses, and grows easily in containers.

Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 8 inches. Level with a rake to remove clumps of grass and stones.

Dig a hole for each plant large enough to amply accommodate the root ball.

Carefully remove the plant from its pot and gently loosen the root ball with your hands to encourage good root development.

Set the plants 10-12 inches apart.

Place the top of the root ball even with the level of the surrounding soil. Fill with soil to the top of the root ball. Press soil down firmly with your hand.

Use the plant tag as a location marker.

Thoroughly water and apply a light mulch layer on top of the soil (1-2 inches) to conserve water and reduce weeds.

Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating.

Mulches also help retain soil moisture and maintain even soil temperatures. For herbs, an organic mulch of aged bark or shredded leaves lends a natural look to the bed and will improve the soil as it breaks down in time. Always keep mulches off a plant’s stems to prevent possible rot.

Keep plants well-watered during the growing season, especially during dry spells. Plants need about 1 inch of rain per week during the growing season. Use a rain gauge to check to see if you need to add water. It’s best to water with a drip or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level. If you water with overhead sprinklers, water early in the day so the foliage has time to dry off before evening, to minimize disease problems. Keep the soil moist but not saturated.

Fertilize as needed with an all purpose fertilizer.

Monitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area.

You can remove any flowering stalks that may appear to increase leaf production.

If you let one or two plants go to seed, parsley will often self-sow. Parsley is a biennial, and will not bloom until the second season. Parsley is cold tolerant and may be harvested after frost.

Harvest the outer leaves by cutting them at the base of the leafstalk. Harvest leaves as needed.

Sprigs are delicious in salads and make an excellent accent for vegetables and potatoes. Chewing on a fresh leaf can freshen your breath.

Fresh parsley may be stored in zip lock bags in the fridge for a week. Fresh leaves freeze well in ice cubes or sealed zip lock bags, and may also be dried. It can be used in vinegars as well, or made into parsley herbed butter.

Product Details

Sun

Full Sun, Part Sun

Days To Maturity

40-60 days

Life Cycle

Biennial

Height

10-12 inches

Spread

3-4 inches

Additional Uses

Container Plant

Sow Method

Direct Sow/Indoor Sow

Planting Time

Spring, Summer

Thin

6 inches

Reviews

Parsley, Extra Curled Dwarf is rated
5.0 out of
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
irelamanda from
GreatnessI love this parsley. This is full of flavor and grows back twice as fast once picked. We use it on baked potatoes, soups and everything I cook for dinner as a great seasoning for flavor.

Date published: 2014-08-29

Rated 5 out of
5 by
TheOrganicGardener from
Very tasty...Planted and harvested these parsley. Will plant again every year!

Date published: 2013-10-16

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kgardner from
Excellent parsleyWe have grown Extra Curled Dwarf Parsley from Burpee for many years. We start it indoors under grow lights in large pots that we put outdoors after well started. In the fall we also transplant some to a raised bed allowing harvest throughout the winter/early spring seasons. Since these plants bolt in later spring we will have started a new crop by that time. Excellent parsley flavors!

Date published: 2012-05-09

Rated 5 out of
5 by
googoo from
Whodunnit Extra Curled Dwarf ParsleyOk, another example of all the seeds from this plant germinating in the garden, and then all disappearing overnight when they were about 2" high. I never should have made the cute little beribboned sign designated my beloved extra curley dwarf parsley. Another case of plant envy I guess. My husband said, "Let them steal it. We are helping to feeding somebody who is hungry." Funny that they left all of the cilandro planted right next to their planting area.
Don't let this happen to you. Protect your extra curley dwarf parsley. It's worth it!

Date published: 2012-05-09

Rated 5 out of
5 by
TomatoCrazy from
Perfect!The only parsley I will ever plant. It produces like crazy without taking up much space. Even survived a major hail storm. Definitely a keeper.

Date published: 2012-03-21

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jenn from
Five-Guinea Pig Approval Rating!I bought a packet of these Burpee seeds locally simply to grow it for my guinea pigs. They loved it and it grew very well, even though last year had long dry spells. The curled leaves were a healthy dark green. I think I'll buy two packages this year -- to keep up with the guinea pigs' demand! One suggestion I'd make: presoak the seeds overnight (or at least an hour) before planting. They germinate faster.

Date published: 2008-02-20

Rated 5 out of
5 by
LakeErieGarden from
Okay, it's parsley but it is great parsley.Look, if you have got only so much room, this is the only parsley you need to grow. It is good for everything. You can't mess this up either. The original place I literally threw it down and pushed the seeds down with my foot is still coming up after five years very strong. This parsley has got great strong parsley flavor, this is what you add parsley to dishes for.